The Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Limited has raised more than 74,000 USD from the “Cycling for tomorrow light” programme for its eye care programme. (Source: doanhnhansaigon.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Limited has raised more than 74,000 USD from the “Cycling for tomorrow light” programme for its eye care programme entitled “Light is belief.” The amount is much higher than the set target of 60,000 USD. It includes the amount donated by Standard Chartered which is equivalent to the sum raised from the community. All of the proceeds will be used to fund eye care projects in countries and territories where Standard Chartered is operating, including Vietnam. From the former imperial city of Hue, 27 staff members of Standard Chartered in Vietnam, ASEAN and South Asian countries rode across Hai Van Pass and Hoi An ancient city before reaching central Da Nang city. “Light is belief” is a cooperation … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered raises 74,000 USD for eye care programme
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Under-five children to receive free vitamin A on Micronutrient Day
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Children from 6-60 months in 22 provinces having high stunted growth rates will be given free vitamin A supplements on the National Micronutrient Day (June 1-2), Director of the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Le Danh Tuyen said on May 25. The national drive also provide vitamin A capsules for children from 6-36 months in the remaining 41 cities and provinces, children at risk of micronutrient deficiency (malnourished and sick), and postpartum mothers, Tuyen said. During the campaign, children aged from 24 months to less than 60 months in the 22 localities will also be dewormed, the health official said, adding that the information work will be intensified to raise public awareness of malnutrition and micro-nutrient deficiency. The distribution of vitamin A supplements has become an annual activity at 11,000 wards and communes nationwide, benefiting nearly 1 million under-five children each year. The NIN reported … [Read more...] about Under-five children to receive free vitamin A on Micronutrient Day
Another medical centre to be built on Truong Sa archipelago
At a medical centre on Phan Vinh island (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Another medical centre will be built on Phan Vinh island in the island district of Truong Sa, the central province of Khanh Hoa, said Director of the Military Hospital 175 Maj. Gen Nguyen Hong Son on May 25. The current medical centre, the only in Truong Sa town now, was born on May 25, 2017 at a total cost of 41 billion VND (1.82 million USD) donated by people nationwide. With 12 medical staff and modern equipment, the centre is capable of conducting basic and complex surgeries. Over the past year, the centre has offered 3,000 health check-ups and 200 inpatient treatments, up nearly 10-fold. It also conducted 396 surgeries regarding birth delivery, cerebrovascular accident and multi-injuries, among others. Son said it marks a positive signal in health care for officers and soldiers on Truong Sa archipelago and fishermen on Truong Sa fishing ground. He expressed his hope to build medical centres … [Read more...] about Another medical centre to be built on Truong Sa archipelago
Vietnam liaises with WHO on Ebola
Because the Ebola virus recurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo with complicated developments claimed lives of 25 people and infecting 45 others, Vietnamese Ministry of Health said it must work closely with WHO to supervise the disease cause by the fatal virus. The ministry requested localities nationwide to enhance supervision in border gates and in the community to implement measure to prevent the disease from entering into Vietnam. According to WHO, the disease caused by Ebola virus reoccurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo since April, 2018 and developed complicatedly. From April 4 to May 18, the disease infected 45 people including 25 deaths. Ebola is mainly transmitted by contact with blood or other bodily fluids of infected humans or other animals. Ebola’s symptoms are somewhat similar in the initial stages of dengue fever but differ later on. Within two days to three weeks of contacting the virus, the patient may show symptoms of fever, sore throat, muscle … [Read more...] about Vietnam liaises with WHO on Ebola
Early, strict ARV treatment prevents HIV transmission
Partcipants at the launching ceremony (Source: organisation board) HCM City (VNA) – A campaign to tackle HIV was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on May 24. A person living with HIV taking antiretroviral (ARV) therapy daily as instructed by doctors and maintaining the condition of undetectable viral load will have no risk to transfer HIV virus to his/her partners, read a message released at a ceremony to launch the K=K campaign. The K=K (undetectable=incommunicable) campaign was launched by the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vietnam and the Vietnam Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (VNP+). The message released at the ceremony explained how a person living with HIV taking antiretroviral (ARV) therapy daily and maintaining an undetectable viral load has no risk of transferring the HIV virus to sexual partners. Dr. John Blandford, Principal Director of the CDC Division of Global … [Read more...] about Early, strict ARV treatment prevents HIV transmission